Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis of the Use of Digital Health Technologies in Primary Health Care in the Sub-Saharan African Region: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital health technologies (DHTs) have become increasingly commonplace as a means of delivering primary care. While DHTs have been postulated to reduce inequalities, increase access, and strengthen health systems, how the implementation of DHTs has been realized in the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) health care environment remains inadequately explored.

Objective

This study aims to capture the multidisciplinary experiences of primary care professionals using DHTs to explore the strengths and weaknesses, as well as opportunities and threats, regarding the implementation and use of DHTs in SSA primary care settings.

Methods

A combination of qualitative approaches was adopted (ie, focus groups and semistructured interviews). Participants were recruited through the

SUBMITTER: O'Brien N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10514769 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature